How much should I spend on a new sleep set?
Mattress prices range greatly, from about $300 to over $5000 for a queen set. A good night’s sleep is one of the best investments you can make, so buy the best mattress you can afford. Keep in mind that most of us spend as much as one-third of our time in bed.
Should I replace my box spring when purchasing a new mattress?
Yes! A good box spring is as important as a good mattress! It acts much like a large shock absorber, taking a lot of the nightly wear and tear, and it contributes to your comfort and support. Don’t put a new mattress on an inappropriate box spring. When you select the mattress, purchase its companion box spring. The two are designed to work best together.
How long should my sleep set last?
The Better Sleep Council advises consumers to buy the highest-quality bedding they can afford, then replace old bedding every eight to ten years. After this many years, even the best bedding may no longer provide the comfort and support you deserve.
Why are there so many different quilting designs?
The quilting design on a Dreamtime bedding mattress cover helps determine the firmness or plushness of the sleep surface. If a quilting design is small and close, the bed will tend to feel firmer; if the design is large and spread out, the bed will usually feel plusher.
What type of mattress should I buy for my child?
Children’s bodies aren’t just always moving, they’re always changing, and through all of those changes, their growing backs need support. Don’t skimp when buying a new sleep set for your child.
What are the dimensions of traditional bedding?
These are standard finished product sizes. Actual size may vary by model, generally within a range of ± ½ inch to 1 inch.
- King: 76″ x 79.5″
- Queen: 59.5″ x 79.5″
- Full: 52.5″ x 73.5″
- Twin: 37.5″ x 73.5″
- Crib: 28″ x 52″
What kind of support/frame is necessary for bedding today?
Use a sturdy bed frame! If your mattress is a queen or king set, make sure that your frame has the extra center support needed to prevent bowing and sagging. Shown below are examples of proper bed frames for queen- and king-size bedding.
How and why do I rotate my bedding? How do I avoid body impressions in my mattress? How do I maintain consistent comfort and feel throughout the life of my bedding?
We recommend that you rotate your mattress on a regular basis to refresh its comfort. Mattresses contain many layers of upholstery padding to increase their comfort life and support performance. Body indentations can be a normal occurrence in new mattresses, and indicate that the upholstery layers are conforming to a person’s individual body contours. To help minimize body impressions, mattresses should be turned occasionally throughout their life.
How do I clean my mattress?
Keeping your Dreamtime bedding clean is simple with the use of a protective mattress pad. Vacuuming is the only recommended cleaning method. If you must clean a stain, use mild soap with cold water and apply lightly! Don’t ever soak a mattress or foundation, and don’t use dry cleaning fluid of any type on your mattress—these chemicals could damage some of the comfort and upholstery materials.